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Panel poised to back Blagojevich impeachment vote
SPRINGFIELD — Enough evidence exists to warrant impeaching Gov. Blagojevich, a House panel has determined in a report released this morning.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Panel poised to back Blagojevich impeachment vote
SPRINGFIELD — Enough evidence exists to warrant impeaching Gov. Blagojevich, a House panel has determined in a report released this morning.
Workers get OT on their off days
Last winter, Cook County Highway Department maintenance employees called in sick, took vacation or put in for paid time off on the same days they earned overtime compensation, a Chicago Sun-Times review of payroll records shows. On Feb. 1, for instance, three employees at the LaGrange Park garage worked seven hours overtime and also were paid sick or vacation time for their regular shift. Each of those workers was compensated for 18.5 hours that day.
Daley commits $2.1 bil. to affordable housing
Arguing that affordable housing is "more important than ever" in an economic downturn, Mayor Daley on Wednesday committed $2.1 billion to create 50,022 units of rental and for-sale housing by 2013. The financing crucial to any deal will come from federal and state funding, low-income tax credits, bonds, loans and tax-increment financing subsidies.
Jesse White isn't the bad guy in Roland Burris turmoil
Mary Mitchell: This is what happens in Illinois when a black man leaves a powerful political seat without anointing a successor. Black people start tearing each other apart.
Burris backers help sell out state's voters
Congratulations to everyone who stood up for the right of our crooked governor to pick the person who will represent the people of Illinois in the U.S. Senate.
Dems clear way for Burris
WASHINGTON -- When President-elect Barack Obama visited Capitol Hill on Monday to meet with congressional leaders, he huddled with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.), and the subject of Gov. Blagojevich's controversial appointment of Roland Burris to fill Obama's vacant Senate seat came up.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Daley's clout deal puts homeless shelter in the red Burris: White regrets Senate hold up Attorneys see echoes of Burris' actions on '92 appeal Uptown Theatre in a Jam House panel subpeonas records Fritchey enters race to replace Emanuel in Congress Burris says he expects to be seated soon City misses out on $153M Daley mum on how to pay OT to snow removers Blago's lawyers fight public release of recordings White says he's taking unfair blame in Burris saga Hurdles Burris must clear Chicago Public Schools' cappuccino bill: $67,000 Join us for a live blog as Roland Burris testifies Burris on path for Senate seat, despite Tuesday Senate rejection The third rail of Chicago politics? Shelter razed for Marchese, Celllini condos Shelter warns city of possible bankruptcy Patti Blagojevich's job? Raise moneyTuesday, January 6, 2009
Daley doesn't pile on Burris Daley to Streets & San: Speed the plow Daley looks to bypass state govt. for federal funds What Twitter users saying about Burris City ends free pass for false alarmsMonday, January 5, 2009
Burris heads to Washington, hopes to get sworn in Ruling paves way for more red-light cameras Burris' fight for Senate: Chances likely boosted if he pledges not to run for seat Burris: 'I am now the junior senator'Sunday, January 4, 2009
Lt. Gov. Quinn calls for state government 'fumigation' Impeachment panel meets quietlySaturday, January 3, 2009
Daley's grind: A look back at an up-and-down year for the mayor Emanuel seat: Feigenholtz has cash lead Gov. could be impeached next week Senate cop not worried about BurrisFriday, January 2, 2009
Blagojevich's Homeland Security access revoked Sources: Reid pressured governor on Senate replacement Ill. House changes schedule to vote on impeachment Sergeant at arms expects no trouble from Burris Activists support Burris' appointment to US SenateThursday, January 1, 2009
Burris: I'm going to D.C. 'Thousands of phone calls' on feds' wiretapsWednesday, December 31, 2008
Rep. Rush does quick turnaround on seat Prosecutors captured 'thousands of phone calls' in Blagojevich caseTuesday, December 30, 2008
Blagojevich names Roland Burris to Obama's Senate seat Smoke ban boosts, burns businesses Burris has long history of brazenness Senate Democrats' letter on Obama replacementSunday, December 28, 2008
Blagojevich's lawyer to submit internal report to impeachment panelSaturday, December 27, 2008
'Wrong planet' if he is guilty Corruption crisis creates confusion in Illinois Fitzgerald asks panel not to subpoena Obama aides For the gov, so many legally obligated events, so little time Blago Obama drama U.S. judges make push for pay hikeWednesday, December 24, 2008
Blagojevich's lawyer asks House for subpoenasLynn Sweet Blog
Latest blog headlines Obama warns of worsening economy in major speech. Transcript (1/08/2009 11:13:48 AM) Obama launches campaign to pass economy bill; major speech today. Excerpts (1/08/2009 07:17:15 AM) Burris hurdles to clear to secure Senate seat; testifies today about state contracts (1/08/2009 07:09:34 AM) Obama sent message to Senate Dems to end distracting Burris controversy (1/08/2009 06:52:18 AM) Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White's renown tumbling team. FYI, Greta Van Susteren (1/07/2009 17:19:05 PM) Burris press conference. Transcript (1/07/2009 17:13:56 PM) Burris confident can pass Senate hurdles and take seat. Call from Jimmy Carter (1/07/2009 14:06:23 PM) Illinois GOP to reply to Durbin Reid (1/07/2009 11:49:14 AM) Hurdles to Burris in Senate melting; Reid, Durbin, outline roadmap to seating. Obama weighs in (1/07/2009 11:16:47 AM) Burris meeting with Reid, Durbin in D.C. (1/07/2009 09:47:53 AM)
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Panel poised to back Blagojevich impeachment vote Workers get OT on their off days Daley commits $2.1 bil. to affordable housing Jesse White isn't the bad guy in Roland Burris turmoil Burris backers help sell out state's voters Dems clear way for Burris Daley's clout deal puts homeless shelter in the red Burris: White regrets Senate hold up Attorneys see echoes of Burris' actions on '92 appeal Uptown Theatre in a Jam House panel subpeonas records Fritchey enters race to replace Emanuel in Congress Burris says he expects to be seated soon City misses out on $153M Daley mum on how to pay OT to snow removers Blago's lawyers fight public release of recordings White says he's taking unfair blame in Burris saga Hurdles Burris must clear Chicago Public Schools' cappuccino bill: $67,000 Join us for a live blog as Roland Burris testifies Burris on path for Senate seat, despite Tuesday Senate rejection The third rail of Chicago politics? Shelter razed for Marchese, Celllini condos Shelter warns city of possible bankruptcy Patti Blagojevich's job? Raise moneyLatest News
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